Description: The Skyline Drive is one of the highest roads in the
United States. The full drive is 87 miles long and traverses the summit of the
Wasatch Plateau with mountain meadows, Fir and Aspen forests, boulder strewn
hillsides and fantastic views in all directions. The South section between
Fairview Canyon and I-70 is a very high elevation, rugged road and in some
sections only suitable for high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles. The road is
impassable except by snowmobile during winter, and can become impassable during
summer storms.

Directions: One way to access the Skyline Drive South section is to
drive up Fairview Canyon (Hwy 31). Near the top of the canyon I think there is a
sign (across from the turn off to Lower Gooseberry Reservoir and the Ranger
Station) that says 'South Skyline Drive', turn right (Hwy 31). Then there should
be another sign a few miles down the road, turn right again. You can access, or
drop down off of, the South section of the Skyline Drive in many places - Manti
Canyon for example. Take a good map with you if you plan on exploring more than
just the area near Fairview Canyon.

Other: Take your time and stop often. The South section, between
Fairview Canyon and I-70, is a very high elevation, rugged road and in some
sections only suitable for high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles. The road is
impassable except by snowmobile during winter, and can become impassable during
summer storms.